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H646 RSX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 137,154 miles

front springs corroded

offside chassis leg dented

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 139,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front springs corroded

offside chassis leg dented

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,434 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake low effort

off side rear chassis leg dent/corrosion

plastic oversills

suspension corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 137,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear chassis leg dent/corrosion

plastic oversills

suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 132,040 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 132,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 133,538 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 133,537 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 132,148 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 132,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 131,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 131,255 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 129,236 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 129,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 124,827 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 124,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H646 RSX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H646 RSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H646 RSX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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